Newsham House Update

RNS Number:3634D
ADL PLC
05 September 2007


                                    ADL plc


ADL, the owner and operator of residential care homes, announces that that it
and four individuals were charged on 4 September 2007 with offences under
section 127 (1) Mental Health Act 1983. The charges relate entirely to alleged
incidents at the Company's Newsham House home in Tuffley, Gloucestershire which
is registered under the Care Standards Act 2000 to care for up to 40 elderly
persons with mental disorder/dementia requiring nursing care.

ADL and the individuals view the charges very seriously but are unable to
comment on the specific charges because the evidence upon which the charges have
been brought has not been disclosed.  They are all very disappointed that the
charges have been brought some two and a half years after the police began their
investigation, during which time ADL has operated Newsham House successfully and
with the full support and knowledge of the Commission for Social Care and
Inspection by which Newsham House has been regularly inspected during this
period. The most recent inspection took place on 27 June 2007 and lasted three
days.

ADL fully supports each of the individuals, whom the directors believe to be
innocent of all charges and will vigorously defend the charges brought against
itself and them.

In the meantime, the Company will continue to operate Newsham House to the
highest standards in order to provide a very valuable resource and residential
care home services which are required for elderly people with very challenging
needs.

ADL owns and operates a further nine residential care homes in the UK and
currently provides more than 300 operational beds.

ADL and its directors wish to thank all persons, including relatives and
professional staff, who have provided support and encouragement since the
investigation was initiated.

Enquiries:

Jeremy Davies, Managing Director, ADL plc:  07860 717 458
John Wakefield, director, corporate finance, Blue Oar Securities Plc:  
0117 9330020



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